The aim of this piece was to capture movement whilst simultaneously remaining still. Like moonlit ripples emerging from dark waters, thoughts arise and dissolve while the depths remain unchanged. As with much of my work, I don't know exactly what direction it will take. Sometimes I may have a general sense, other times I begin in complete darkness. The process therefore is always a practice in trust and surrender. When that happens, you experience a direct connection with the work and it begins to reveal where it wants to go. It's an act of deep listening. This piece required a tremendous amount of patience, trust, and attention to detail. It was a long process of carving, sanding, and finishing to get it just right. Each step of the process was carefully executed in order to bring forth the feeling and essence I was aiming to capture.